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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Gunnar HelmWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Evan Engram and Gunnar Helm are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TETennessee Titans#40

Gunnar Helm

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

357

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Gunnar Helm

Head to Head

4.9 PPG4.4 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Gunnar Helm: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Gunnar Helm at 20%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Gunnar Helm: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG over 16 games with the Denver Broncos, while Gunnar Helm clocked in at 4.4 across 16 appearances for the Tennessee Titans. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Gunnar Helm posted 44 for 357. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Gunnar Helm Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Gunnar Helm (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Evan Engram outscored Gunnar Helm by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Gunnar Helm scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Gunnar Helm is 8 years younger than Evan Engram (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Gunnar Helm: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Gunnar Helm
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	4.4
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	70
Receptions	50	44
Rec/Game	3.1	2.8
Receiving Yards	461	357
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	22.3
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	76	55
Target Share/Game	4.8	3.4
Age	31	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Gunnar Helm's 4.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Gunnar Helm in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Gunnar Helm's 4.4 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Evan Engram and Gunnar Helm average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Gunnar Helm averaged 4.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Gunnar Helm's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Gunnar Helm (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Gunnar Helm a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Evan Engram outscored Gunnar Helm by 0.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.